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Garden Cottage on Lake . Rowboat.$125

Bellingham, WA, USA

Cottage500 sq. ft.

Sleeps: 2

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Min Stay: 2 nights

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2)

Our Squalicum Lake cottage, provides the ideal setting for a romantic 'getaway for two' or perfect accommodations and lodging while touring Western Washington. We're a quick 90 miles from Seattle, 54 miles from Vancouver B.C. and just outside the city limits of Bellingham. The cottage is nestled among cedar and fir trees on tranquil acreage overlooking the lake and has a fully equipped kitchen/living area, bedroom, bathroom, a private porch and an abundance of skylights for stargazing.

Our cottage is for two adults only and the property won an AIA (State Architectural Award) for contemporary design. We also have unsolicited reviews for Squalicum Lake Cottage on major travel sites too. Pls note we have a three night minimum, no children, no pets. (October to May, two night minimum.) No smoking permitted in cottage.

The living room, with a vaulted beamed ceiling looks out onto Squalicum Lake and Squalicum Mountain. Large windows provide a view for watching the fish jump on the lake or enjoying the birds at the feeders. The cottage is situated in the middle of colorful perennial gardens and during the spring and fall you can see large flocks of migratory birds land on the lake.

The kitchen is fully equipped including a microwave, stove, oven, toaster, coffee maker and refrigerator. Dishes, utensils and pans are provided as well.

A white iron and brass queen sized foam (tempurpedic type) bed...cozy bedroom to snuggle or take that long sought after nap. The guests at Squalicum Lake Cottage come to slow the pace of their daily lives.

All guests are greeted with fresh flowers in the cottage and we share the bounty from our garden when in season. The owners live next door so are available should you have any questions.

Eagles and a wide variety of other birds are a common sight as well as deer wandering through the meadow. Should you visit in the summer you might spot a heron or kingfisher looking for a bite to eat in the 26,000-gallon pond right outside your door. Dozens of frogs chorus at evening time, along with soft owl duets often heard after dark.

Squalicum Lake is not for swimming. There is no 'beach.' It is a migratory lake for fowl and a no motor flyfishing lake.

Our guests initial comments are always that the website photos never do the property justice. How does one capture an entire mountain behind a lake?

Keywords: Cottage

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom

Sleeps 2

Owner

John & Liane Worlund

Member Since 2009

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

Dec 29, 2018

About John & Liane Worlund

We are retired but stay very busy working on the property.

Why John & Liane Worlund chose Bellingham

We built our property because we couldn't find another place with this view and solitude.

What makes this Cottage unique

A beautiful landscape with many types of birds. In the summer when our garden is in full swing, you might see 150 lilies and 9 ft tall sunflowers growing amidst vegies and a variety of other flowers and vegetables. We share our produce and fruit grown on our property with our guests when in season. Guests are often greeted with fresh flowers on the table.
We provide a large binder of local activities, maps, restaurant menus for our guests to peruse.

Amenities

Heater

TV

Satellite or Cable

Internet

Parking

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom

Tub/shower combination.

Location Type

Lake View

There Are No Homes Between the Cottage and the Lake. Use Our Boat to 'Wet a Line' on this flyfishing only lake. This is not a lake for swimming. It is a migratory lake for fowl.

Lakefront

We are about 50 yards off the lake without any obstruction.

Mountain View

The cottage looks out onto the lake with Squalicum Mountain as a backdrop.

Entertainment

Outside

We live on acreage. Large fruit and vegetable garden. Perennials. Garden art.

Boat

Rowboat to explore Squalicum Lake. Walden Pond experience.

Outdoor Grill

We keep the grill on our property. Just ask if you want to use it.

Deck / Patio

Overlooking Squalicum Lake.

Ski & Snowboard

We are 50 miles from the popular Mt Baker ski area.

Suitability

limited accessibility

No steps anywhere on the property. Bathroom not wheelchair accessible but we've had guests in walkers.

Notes

Pastoral setting w/ lovely gardens.

House Rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.

52 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

1 - 6 of 52

Charming, cozy and peaceful

5/5

Stayed Oct 2018

Matt K.

Even if your plan is to visit downtown Bellevue or WWU, this cottage is not too far out of the way and is completely worth a few extra minutes of travel time.

Submitted Oct 28, 2018

Owner's Response:

So glad you had a good weekend here. You are definitely welcome back anytime!

Cozy, clean and quiet

5/5

Stayed Sep 2018

Kathy Y.

Such a perfect place to stay! Convenient to town and all the sights and sounds you might need. Comfortable and secluded, but oh so homey. Everything you need is at your finger tips. Just plain lovely!! Thank you!

Submitted Sep 23, 2018

Owner's Response:

So glad you enjoyed your week with us. Looked like you were busy visiting family which is always fun. Please bookmark us for a return visit...you are always welcome.

Nice Getaway!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Rob W.

Nice little cabin with everything we needed in a very beautiful relaxing setting. Two things not clear in listing, owners will ask for your cc # as deposit upon arrival and the main house is very close (but no big windows facing either). This cabin is recommended!

Submitted Sep 7, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thanks for your great review. So glad you enjoyed your getaway. Perhaps it wasn't clear upon checkin why we ask for your credit card so I will try to clarify. VRBO allows hosts to charge a security deposit in advance..usually $200+ which goes onto your credit card. These funds are held until you check out and the host acknowledges there has been no damage. We have found it advantageous to our guests to just provide their cc number upon arrival...just like at a hotel...in case of damage. And it saves our guests from this upfront charge. Fortunately we have never had to charge any of our guests. Again, we thank you and hope you are enjoying these lovely autumn temperatures...

Clean, cozy, welcoming.

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Erin W.Gilbert, AZ

Liane and John were so friendly and helpful. Their property is gorgeous; full of their own unique creations. Everything about the cottage is so comfortable. The linens were so inviting and smelled so good. The views are beautiful and the whole cottage experience was charming and wonderful.

Submitted Aug 25, 2018

Owner's Response:

Glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the great review. Know you will be returning here soon so look forward to seeing you. Safe travels.

5

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Susan F.

lovely place

Submitted Jul 27, 2018

Little Paradise

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Gricell C.

My husband and I stayed for a week and totally loved this magical place. It’s very clean. The owners were the best of hosts and a delight to meet. It’s really hard to capture the ambience of the place in pictures. Truly lovely.

Submitted Jul 21, 2018

Owner's Response:

So glad you enjoyed your stay and so happy that Peter's team won day after day! Thanks again for choosing to stay with us and perhaps you will get another chance to visit this end of the country! L.

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Bellingham, WA, USA

Our Property is on a No Motor Flyfishing Only Lake. Guests Can Use Our Row Boat to Enjoy a Walden Pond Experience. Pls note we have a three night minimum in June, July & August (then 2 night minimum remainder of the year) and our property is for the use of two adults renting the cottage. We will accept a two night reservation October to May.

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee

$30

10% discount when booking two weeks or more. $50 cancellation fee for any cancellation. Cancellations made within two weeks of booking date will be responsible for full payment of booking unless we can rebook.